How to get from Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands by bus and ferry?

From Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands by bus and ferry

To get from Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands in Terschelling, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 155 bus from Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk station to Leeuwarden, Busstation station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the DOEKSEN ferry from Harlingen station to Terschelling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 155155
Bus - 7171
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Walk to West Frisian Islands
Leaves from Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk
    ID 20003770
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 155155
    Wait for bus
    155
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation
    ID 20000000
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation
    ID 20006930
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Kop Afsluitdijk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlingen, Veerbootterminal
    ID 20671116
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Harlingen
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
    Wait for ferry
    DOEKSEN
    Terschelling
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Terschelling
    110 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Frisian Islands
    Walk to
    West Frisian Islands
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands by bus and ferry via 20, 71 and DOEKSEN

To get from Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands in Terschelling, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 20 bus from Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk station to Leeuwarden, Busstation station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the DOEKSEN ferry from Harlingen station to Terschelling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min.

202min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - 7171
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Walk to West Frisian Islands
Leaves from Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk
    ID 20003770
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation
    ID 20000000
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation
    ID 20006930
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Kop Afsluitdijk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlingen, Veerbootterminal
    ID 20671116
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Harlingen
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
    Wait for ferry
    DOEKSEN
    Terschelling
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Terschelling
    110 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Frisian Islands
    Walk to
    West Frisian Islands
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands

The distance between Leeuwarden, Terschelling and West Frisian Islands, Terschelling is approximately 76.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Terschelling – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden is located at Leeuwarden, Terschelling and the nearest public transit station is Leeuwarden, Bote Van Bolswertstraat.

Train stations close to Leeuwarden:

  • Leeuwarden Camminghaburen
  • Leeuwarden

Bus stations close to Leeuwarden:

  • Leeuwarden, Bote Van Bolswertstraat
  • Leeuwarden, Oosterkade
  • Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk

Public transit stations close to West Frisian Islands, Terschelling

West Frisian Islands is located at West Frisian Islands, Terschelling and the nearest public transit station is West Terschelling, Stilen.

Bus stations close to West Frisian Islands:

  • West Terschelling, Stilen
  • West Terschelling, Haven
  • West Terschelling, Landal West Terschelling

Ferry stations close to West Frisian Islands:

  • Terschelling

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands by bus and ferry via 20, 71 and DOEKSEN

To get from Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands in Terschelling, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 20 bus from Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk station to Leeuwarden, Busstation station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the DOEKSEN ferry from Harlingen station to Terschelling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min.

202min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - 7171
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Walk to West Frisian Islands
Leaves from Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk
    ID 20003770
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation
    ID 20000000
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation
    ID 20006930
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Kop Afsluitdijk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlingen, Veerbootterminal
    ID 20671116
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Harlingen
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
    Wait for ferry
    DOEKSEN
    Terschelling
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Terschelling
    110 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Frisian Islands
    Walk to
    West Frisian Islands
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line 155, Bus line 71, Bus line DOEKSEN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands?

    The alternative route takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 71, Bus line DOEKSEN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leeuwarden and West Frisian Islands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands?

    The 155 bus line goes from Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk station near Leeuwarden in Leeuwarden to Leeuwarden station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Leeuwarden station near West Frisian Islands in Terschelling.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leeuwarden to West Frisian Islands by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Leeuwarden in Leeuwarden and West Frisian Islands in Terschelling by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Leeuwarden to get to West Frisian Islands?

    Get on the 155 bus from the Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk stop near Leeuwarden in Leeuwarden.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Leeuwarden and West Frisian Islands?

    Get off the bus at the Leeuwarden station, which is closest to West Frisian Islands in Terschelling.

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